March 31, 2009

AMERICAN LICENSE PLATES



You probably know that each state in the U.S. has a motto (=lema) on their number plates. Today,we'll take a look at some possible mottos from some countries. See if you can find the humour behind them. For instance (=por ejemplo), Alabama's "Hell,yes, we have electricity" refers to their death penalty (=pena de muerte) policies (=política) and more especifically to the electric chair. Arkansas' "Literacy ain't everything" (=el alfabetismo no lo es todo) refers to their long-lasting(=perdurable) tradition of being illiterate (=analfabetos).California's "By 30, our women have more plastic than your Honda" is connected to the amount of people who undergo (=se someten) plastic surgery (=cirugía plástica).Nevada's "Hookers (=rameras) and Poker" refers to Las Vegas (a.k.a. vegas),of course.Texas' "´Sí,hablo inglés" makes fun at the large number of Spanish-speakers living in the state. Some other day (=algún otro día), I'll talk about real slogans!!!!

3 comments:

Pablo (Mates) said...

Texas' motto is hilarious!

Mister Tight said...

I love alabama's!!!

Pablo said...

Great post...so funny